The National Intelligence Service announced on the 24th that it held a cybersecurity field meeting with about 50 chief information security officers (CISO) of shipbuilding companies in the Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam regions, along with officials from related agencies, at the Busan Nurimaru APEC House on the 23rd.
This meeting was organized in light of the situation where North Korean hacking organizations have been continuously attacking domestic shipbuilding companies in connection with Kim Jong Un's directive to strengthen naval power, and the increased possibility of South Korean shipbuilding companies entering the U.S. maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market, resulting in heightened cybersecurity threats.
The National Intelligence Service detailed North Korean hacking attack methods based on actual damage cases and provided guidance on countermeasures and preventive measures. Additionally, it introduced the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), implemented by the Department of Defense, emphasizing that response and management capabilities for hacking incidents are key evaluation criteria.
It also proposed participation in the 'Cyber Partners' joint public-private cyber threat response system and requested active cooperation from the industry. An official from one of the companies present at the meeting noted, "The information was practical and applicable on-site, and it was impressive that the National Intelligence Service is closely supporting us," expressing hope for regular meetings.
A representative from the National Cyber Security Center of the National Intelligence Service said, "Our shipbuilding industry, which possesses high technology, is always a primary target for cyber threats," and added, "The National Intelligence Service will actively support the resolution of security challenges faced by the industry."